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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
1
The column lists residents and visitors across towns like Jackson, Jenkinsburg, Locust Grove, and Atlanta. It notes travel to Griffin, Macon, Barnesville, and Macon’s convention attendance, with many names tied to social calls, visits, and commencements.
B G Stewart of Cedar View Mississippi promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills promising customers they receive gold weight value for their purchase. The ad notes a guarantee and price of 25 cents sold at Hanna Drug Co.
Mrs. S. L. Lofton of Worthville reports a sixteen year period with no family member needing a physician. Her son Jimmie Lofton, 25, has never taken a dose of medicine, illustrating a remarkable health record for the six children and themselves.
The Butts County Executive Committee met last Saturday and set assessments for candidates. Solicitor General fees are 15 dollars and Congress candidates pay 25 dollars. Payments are due by May 25.
A beauty of a home comes from harmony and a well kept space. L. and M. Pure Paint preserves and prevents decay, offering a ten year wear life. Thirty three years of continuous use backs the claim. Sold by Hanna Drug Co. in Jackson Georgia.
Miss Estelle Thornton and Miss Ophelia Banks are sick. The Butts County Medical Society met in Flovilla with Dr A F White. L T L meeting set for Sunday at 4 at the Baptist church. Mr and Mrs Mack Goodwin hosted a dinner with Mr and Mrs J M Finley. Miss Florrie Ham improves after illness at the New York Store. W C T U meets Friday at 4 at Presbyterian church. Epworth League meets Friday at 7:30 at Methodist church. Mrs J J Wilson’s broken arm may require resetting. Ohio congress candidate O H B Bloodworth to speak in Jackson courthouse Saturday at 2. Mrs T J Dempsey improving from pneumonia threat. Mr I J Slaughter has 10 cents in greenbacks kept forty years. Tuesday More Watts hosted a superb dinner with several couples in Flovilla. Mrs George Gilmore hosted a birthday dinner for Miss Annis with gifts. Locust Grove Institute outing included several couples. A Camp Ground picnic enjoyed by many with a Indian Spring visit. City picnic at Indian Spring lauded as best of the season.
An ad promotes Cham berlain's Salve for burns or scalds. It claims instant pain relief and rapid healing. Sold by Jamerson Drug Co in Jackson Georgia.
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